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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1978-11-02, Page 44Page 2 Wintertime or summer- time, windows are where we lose our greatest amount of energy. How to cut down'the heat from escaping through, windows in the winter or en- tering in, the summer without living constantly behind drawn drapes'? How to save money on the escalating heat- ing fuels and air conditioning costs? There is a do-it-yourself window film that can help you solve these problems. Trade named, Reflecto- Shield, it reflects up to 79c/ of the sun's rays when applied to your windows. In summer you can keep your drapes open, your shades drawn and Comfortable energysavings year round still keep all that heat out- doors. In winter, Reflecto-Shield significantly reduces the amount of heat normally lost through windows, More—it .pr-e.v.ents hot- spots, which trigger thermostats, from developing in your home. Consisting of a microscop- ically thin deposit of metal inside a polyester film lami- nate, Reflecto-Shield gives windows a reflective surface which not only rejects the heat but also cuts out the glare without reducing the visibility indoors. To live and work without heat, cold and glare and not need artificial light adds a dimension of comfort to everyday routines which all of us appreciate. Chores become less tiresome under good conditions. •Reflecto-Shield also helps protect drapes and rugs from fading anditirniture from de teriorating. Prolonging the life of furnishings is a cost savings in itself. • Additional benefits de- rived from Reflecto-Shield are the privacy it affords dur- ing the daylight hours— discouraging snoopers who are prevented from seeing in • by the mirrorlike quality of the film—and the additional shatter -resistant quality it gives to glass—preventing broken_glass from. flying in all directions. For do-it-yourselfers, Reflecto-Shield is available at local home improvement centers. The reflective film is pre-packaged in- convenient •-• sizes: 20" wide x 120" long; 28" wide x 60" long; 36" wide x 80" long: 48" wide x 80" long. 11 is also available as yard goods should the pre- packaged material not be. an appropriate size .for you. With either type of purchase, you get installation instruc- tions. Installation of Reflecto- Shield is simple. All that is .req.uir:ed.to apply the film .to the window is a squeegee, a spray bottle and an Exacta knife or razor blade. Once your window is clean, it takes only a short time to affix the •film to-the--window.--Even those who are not tried and true do-it-yourselfers will find the film simple to install. Once on the window, maintenance is simple. Just wash with cool water and mild soap—hut do not use abrasives. The cost of reflective film is more than offset by the sav- ings in air conditioning in the summer and fuel in the winter. And as for comfort—that's priceless! Is Your Old Furnace CostingExtraRising. $$$ With Fuel SUNOCO FORCED .AISUNIT:WITH_,. NEW FLAME RETENTION HEAD Adaptable For ' Air Conditioning BRILLIANT, DURABLE BAKED ENAMEL IISOLID ZINC -BONDED STEEL 111 NEOPRENE MOUNTED OIL. BURNER it SIMPLICITY OF DESIGN " 11 STRONG WELDED STEEL 1 PERFECTION.IN HEATING COMFORT 1 PERFECTION IN EFFICIENCY 1 PERFECTION IN ECONOMY' MINIMUM AIR POLUTION IF SO INQUIRE ABOUT A NEW EFFICIENT HERE'S WHY: When the burner is fired, the.heat from the Combust- ion Chamber (A) is forced upwards and through the welded steel Pre -heating Tubes (C). The unusually large area of the Heat Ex- changer: (B) plus the unique Pre -heating Tubes (C) of the Secondary Heat Exchanger are good reasons for maxi- mum heat output and. econouco) operation, Com- plete heat transfer with for less wasted heat up the chimney. 10 YEAR HEAT EXCHANGER WARRANTY Heat exchangers -are made of neavy gauge steel for durability, sturdiness and quiet operation. Scientifically designed and proved to give maximum efficiency, long -life and dependable, trouble-free service. B ACKED BY OVER 3S YEARS' EXPERIENCE IN WARM AIR HEATING! ALSO AVAILABLE - OIL FIRED WATER HEATERS SUNOCO SLANT FIN BOILERS FOR HOT WATER SYSTEMS FINANCING AVAILABLE If You Have A Woodlot, Be A Winner With Front View Rear View riewmAc Wood & Oil Combination Furnace SAVES MONEY EASY TO INSTALL RELIEVES FUEL PROBLEMS AND COSTS For Estimates CaII 1st' Burns wood and oil in separate combustion chambers Switches from wood to oil automatically Extra large fire door 17'=" x 17'4" Twirl 10" blowers for quiet efficient operation ✓ Large fire box will take up to 24" wood i.r . Burns wood completely to a fine powder �^• Heavy stainless steel fire box liner x"t Can be fired with wood when power is off i:• Positive draft ,control for greater efficiency • Both wood and oil fires thermostatically controlled • Easily serviced, quiet"efficient flame retention burner CHISHOLM FUELS 529-7524 LUCKNOW 524-7681 GODEkICH SUNOCO